At least 17 people were injured in a steam leak at Tata Steel’s plant in the town of Dhenkanal in the Indian state of Odisha. The accident occurred during an inspection, according to a statement from the company. Tata Steel, a member of the Tata Group, has confirmed that all emergency protocols were activated immediately, the affected area was cordoned off, and workers were taken to a treatment centre before being referred for further treatment in Cuttack. An investigation into the incident has been launched.
Industrial accidents remain a frequent occurrence in India, due to a lack of maintenance resulting from a lack of investment in infrastructure and the implementation of industrial safety measures. This is often compounded by corruption and bribery. On 2 June, three trains collided in the same state, resulting in 288 fatalities, marking the worst railway accident in India thus far in the 21st century.
